PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Farquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Monson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Farquardt
vs
Monson

185 cm
22
268 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thurgood Farquardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquardt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Monson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Farquardt did well to prevent Monson getting side control.
Farquardt trying to control here.
Farquardt is looking for a sweep. Monson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Farquardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farquardt controlling the position well.
Monson tries to pass to full mount but Farquardt defends it.
Farquardt could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Farquardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Monson wants to work for an arm triangle but Farquardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Farquardt throws a right and a left that Monson avoids nicely.

Monson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monson lands in his opponent's guard.
Monson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquardt is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquardt, not yet.
Monson tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquardt is retaining full guard.
Farquardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farquardt wants to control but Monson passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farquardt wants to improve his position but Monson is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Monson seems content to control.
Monson trying to pass the guard but Farquardt defending well.
Farquardt trying to control here.
Well, if Monson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Farquardt is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farquardt trying to control here.
Monson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Monson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monson is looking to advance position but Farquardt won't allow it.
Monson not doing much here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Monson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monson is controlling the pace.
Monson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Farquardt!
Monson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Farquardt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monson looking to ground and pound but Farquardt is blocking nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monson tries to control but Farquardt wriggling away.
Farquardt is desperately trying to improve his position but Monson has a good base and remains in mount.
Farquardt wants to control but Monson is having none of it.

Monson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farquardt turns into him and now he's in Monson's guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Monson wants to sweep here but Farquardt controlling him for the moment.

Monson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquardt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquardt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farquardt wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving.
Monson is trying to control the position but Farquardt postures up.
Farquardt wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving.
Farquardt being controlled here momentarily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monson moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monson.
Farquardt with a nice cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Monson is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Monson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Farquardt misses the target.
Farquardt tries to clinch but Monson is having none of it.
Monson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farquardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farquardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Monson scores with a takedown into Farquardt's guard.
Farquardt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquardt controls Monson momentarily but Monson frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson controlling from the top position.
Farquardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farquardt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monson controls the pace.
Farquardt controls Monson momentarily but Monson frees himself.
Monson trying to control but Farquardt is working from the bottom.
Farquardt is trying to keep Monson in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monson tries to clinch but Farquardt moves out of range.

Monson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Monson trying to control the pace.
Monson is just content to waste time from the top position. Farquardt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Farquardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt keeping full guard, as Monson tries to pass.
Monson stays in close to Farquardt's body and controls the position.
Farquardt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monson.
Farquardt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monson is controlling him.
Farquardt keeping moving, preventing Monson from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Farquardt misses the shot to the body.
Farquardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Monson.
Monson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farquardt's waist but Farquardt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monson off to one side.
Farquardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monson shoots in but Farquardt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monson is breathing heavily.
Farquardt with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Farquardt scores with a takedown into Monson's guard.
Farquardt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farquardt postures up.
Monson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Farquardt!
Farquardt can't escape the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Monson looking for a guillotine from mount but Farquardt is having none of it.
Farquardt is trying to reverse the position but instead Monson has taken his back - oops!
Monson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Monson is riding his opponent, not letting Farquardt buck him off.

Monson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Farquardt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Monson is not going to allow Farquardt to sit and survive in this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Farquardt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Farquardt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Monson's guard. Nice work there by Farquardt.
Farquardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Monson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson controlling the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt tries to stand but Monson is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Farquardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquardt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt
and Farquardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thurgood Farquardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Monson.
Monson slips a straight right by Farquardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thurgood Farquardt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Monson tries to clinch up
and Farquardt counters with a straight right hand.
Farquardt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Farquardt has closed the distance and engaged Monson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monson jumps into guard, dragging Farquardt to the mat.
Farquardt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monson trying to strike off his back.
Farquardt trying to control but Monson is working from the bottom.
Jeff Monson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farquardt wants to get up but he can't break Monson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquardt wants to get up but he can't break Monson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Monson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Farquardt won't allow Monson to sweep him here.
Monson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Farquardt misses with a looping left.
Monson tries to close the distance and clinch but Farquardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Monson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Farquardt swings for the body but Monson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farquardt tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Monson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Farquardt!
Monson tries to control but Farquardt wriggling away.
Farquardt is looking to improve his position but Monson isn't that keen on the idea.
Farquardt tries to lock up and control but Monson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Farquardt tries to reverse the position but Monson maintains control.
Monson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt tries to hold on but Monson postures up.
Monson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Monson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Farquardt is surviving well by controlling Monson's body position as best he can.
Monson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Farquardt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monson raining down shots from the mount!
Monson tries to control but Farquardt wriggling away.
Monson content just to control the position here.
Farquardt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Monson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Monson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Farquardt tries to hold on but Monson postures up.
Farquardt is desperately trying to improve his position but Monson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farquardt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Farquardt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Monson.
Monson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Monson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farquardt turns into him and now he's in Monson's guard.

Farquardt stands up from Monson's guard - Farquardt perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Monson avoids the body shot from Farquardt.
Monson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farquardt.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Monson circles away.

Farquardt closes the distance and pushes Monson back into the cage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farquardt tries a knee to the head but Monson blocks it.
Farquardt is trying to break free.
Monson is working for takedown but Farquardt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Monson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquardt is pushing Monson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Farquardt.
Farquardt wants to break free but Monson has control.
Farquardt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Monson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farquardt smiles and moves away.
Farquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farquardt counters with a left to the body.

Monson scores with a takedown into Farquardt's guard.
Monson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monson trying to control but Farquardt is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Monson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Monson!